The legislation that we will be discussing--and, ultimately, I believe will pass--will clearly lower tax burdens, increase jobs, and expand and grow the economy in the short term, midterm, and in the long term. That is an objective I think…

the sequence we just walked through is very important. The sense of urgency for the HIV/AIDS legislation, for me, really boils down to the fact that every 10 seconds somebody is dying from this little virus, and that is something that is…

I am pleased to offer this renewable fuels amendment on behalf of myself and Senator Daschle, as well as a number of other Senators on both sides of the aisle who have worked on this important issue for a number of years. I think the fact…

just in closing, on my behalf, the whole purpose of submitting this resolution today is to further elevate the debate in recognition that things change in the Senate over time. As we look back over the cherished history we all share--and…

6 months ago, I traveled to Prague to support and bear witness to the historic decision of President Bush and the leaders of the Atlantic alliance to invite seven countries to join NATO. Today, on the 58th anniversary of Victory in Europe…

I am very hopeful we will be able to make progress. Again, the three Senators who are speaking now, with Senator Daschle, have been working very hard with our colleagues to try to reach an agreement. But we have been unsuccessful. We will…

On the occasion of this 175th anniversary, it gives us this formal opportunity to express our gratitude to the men and women of the Capitol Police. It is nice to be able to put H. Con. Res 156 forward because we have a lot to be thankful…

I think as judges are put forward, we will continue to consider them in an orderly way in the Senate. That being said, I am very hopeful that we can ultimately have an up-or-down vote on Miguel Estrada, someone whom we believe is the…

let me first congratulate Senator Nickles. This is the chairman's first budget resolution, and I particularly thank him and his staff for all their hard work these last nearly 7 weeks to bring us to this point today. It has not been easy…

on April 29, 2003, Judge Mary Beatty Muse of Boston will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Boston College Law School which she attended 50 years ago. Judge Muse's professional and personal achievements are extraordinary, and…

as we have been doing over the last several weeks, we are devoting a few moments each morning to pay respect to the tremendous work our troops are doing overseas. Evidence continues to build that American and coalition forces are…

I want to recognize the commitment and sacrifice of Tennessee citizen soldiers. One thousand Tennessee National Guard troops and airmen have been deployed to participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Another 3,000 have been activated and…

I take a couple of moments to comment on the actions in support of our troops in Iraq. First, our condolences, as always, go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones. Being from Tennessee, I particularly express my sympathies…

we are now 12 days into Operation Iraqi Freedom. As I mentioned yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit the post of the 101st Airborne Division this weekend. It was a remarkable opportunity for me, and I wish to share with you a couple…

as we bring to a close what has been a very productive week over the last 4 days here in the Senate, we have had ups and downs and a lot of very productive debate. Many sad events have been talked about on the floor, and many happy events…

I want to take just one final moment and comment on our troops overseas. President Bush and Prime Minister Blair met today at Camp David, just a few hours ago. Today we passed in this Senate unanimously a Senate resolution to commend the…

last Thursday the Senate paid tribute to the military personnel and civilians of the United States who are currently engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the Senate likewise pays tribute to the member states of the ``Coalition to…

we adopted an amendment yesterday, offered by the distinguished chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Lugar, to restore spending to international affairs programs next year by over $1.1 billion, from the committee's level…

I take this opportunity, before we enter into the final vote on the resolution, to congratulate the chairman of the Budget Committee, Senator Nickles, first, on bringing before this Chamber a budget resolution, and for the last 7 days of…

Today we passed the budget resolution 56 to 44. I want to end what has been a very productive week on this budget resolution--the debate and the vote earlier this afternoon--by congratulating the chairman of the Budget Committee, Senator…

we are now coming to an end in our debate on this year's budget resolution. I congratulate the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Nickles for producing this resolution and reporting it from his committee in an expedited…

I rise with sadness on the word we heard this evening with regard to the death of one of our most notable former Members this afternoon. Daniel Patrick Moynihan served in the Senate over a period from 1977 to 2001. But he served our…

In America this morning, there are several families who have awakened to the worst possible news: the death in combat of a father, a brother, or a son. In our thoughts and prayers today, I ask my colleagues to remember those who have…

I want to briefly say this and close my remarks by expressing my appreciation to our caucus and to the chairman of the Budget Committee, and especially to the leadership on the other side of the aisle and the ranking member. As most people…

we do have a challenge but we have a challenge to pay appropriate respect for our troops and that is the purpose of having a resolution, which is a joint resolution, for which I pray and hope we have 100-percent support. During debate on…